Ship Model of USS Porpoise

One of six ships of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, the Porpoise sailed around the world between 1838 and 1842. The ship’s crew scouted Antarctica, surveyed the Pacific Ocean, and mapped the Columbia River.

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One of six ships of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, the <em>Porpoise</em> sailed around the world between 1838 and 1842.